The England Cricket Thread

LOAM · 30 Jul 2016 at 13:56

Its not England but WTH??

Sri Lanka beat Australia in Pallekele; tourists set world record in defeat
Sri Lanka beat Australia by 106 runs in Pallekele to claim only their second Test victory over the tourists, who set a Test match record in defeat.

Chasing 268 in the first Test, Australia were all out for 161, their innings finishing with a record 154 consecutive deliveries without a run.

25 maiden overs in a row? Thats madness

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/36931895

rickjames · 5 Aug 2016 at 13:06

When your own team is finding it hard, just laugh at Australia...

tom_nieto · 6 Aug 2016 at 17:57

Could this test be about to turn on its head? Bairstow and Ali are doing a sterling job! I reckon a lead of 300 and declare, put Pakistan into bat just before close of play tonight. I think going for any more would be playing for the draw.

Newbfail · 6 Aug 2016 at 20:09

Cook is such a defensive captain

BRIGGBOY81 · 6 Aug 2016 at 23:13

Yeah we should have put Pakistan in for about 30mins today

tom_nieto · 7 Aug 2016 at 08:20

I suppose making Pakistan go out to field for a couple of overs today and then bringing them in would be enough of a psychological hit, however it wastes overs on the final day.

Cosimo · 7 Aug 2016 at 16:34

Looked like a draw at lunchtime and now just two more wickets for the win.

Make that one more!

BRIGGBOY81 · 7 Aug 2016 at 17:25

make that no more

LOAM · 8 Aug 2016 at 07:02

That was one on best test matches I think I've watched.

shaf · 8 Aug 2016 at 10:02

Very good test match especially when you consider that all three results were possible at lunch on the final day.

rickjames · 8 Aug 2016 at 11:09

Can't believe they did it on a pitch that was offering next to nothing. To turn a match around after Day 3 when Pakistan were in firm control speaks volumes of the potential this current side has.

Onwards to this Thursday, 3-1 series win please.

Locky · 11 Aug 2016 at 10:58

Cook is a moron electing to bat in those conditions after wining the toss.

Locky · 11 Aug 2016 at 11:34

That was never out, it bounced before hands.

rickjames · 11 Aug 2016 at 13:31

Ah...

DiCe! · 11 Aug 2016 at 13:54

Vince should be nowhere near this team

Artery · 11 Aug 2016 at 13:57

Just no consistency with us.

rickjames · 11 Aug 2016 at 16:22

Moeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen

rickjames · 11 Aug 2016 at 17:56

YES MO!

shaf · 12 Aug 2016 at 07:29

Good day of cricket yesterday. Watching first Pakistan on top with the wickets and then moee playing so well for his hundred. Looking forward to today's match.

Locky · 12 Aug 2016 at 13:31

Today just shows how stupid the batting first decision is.